Shirt of Willem Frederik
Many Dutch burghers wore white linen undergarments, often decorated with lace. Because it was expensive to clean, white linen was a status symbol in the 17th century. This shirt with an embroidered red crown probably belonged to Willem Frederik, the son of Ernst Casimir. The rounded scalloping of the lace and the length of the shirt suggest it was made in 1640. Willem Frederik was then 27.
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Shirt of Willem Frederik
Many Dutch burghers wore white linen undergarments, often decorated with lace. Because it was expensive to clean, white linen was a status symbol in the 17th century. This shirt with an embroidered red crown probably belonged to Willem Frederik, the son of Ernst Casimir. The rounded scalloping of the lace and the length of the shirt suggest it was made in 1640. Willem Frederik was then 27.
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Many Dutch burghers wore white ...... . Willem Frederik was then 27.
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Veel Nederlandse burgers droeg ...... . Willem Frederik was toen 27.
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identifier
NG-NM-1103
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publisher
Rijksmuseum
title
Hemd van Willem Frederik
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Shirt of Willem Frederik
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created
c. 1650
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ca. 1650
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extent
lengte 118 cm
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length 118 cm
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Collectie: kostuums en accessoires
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Collection: costumes and accessories
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temporal
second quarter 17th century
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tweede kwart 17e eeuw
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